GREENPOINT MONITER MUSEUM

BROOKLYN, NY

The Greenpoint Monitor Museum in Brooklyn, NY is a small museum dedicated to preserving the history of the USS Monitor, a Civil War ironclad warship. The Monitor was built in Brooklyn in 1862 and was one of the first ironclad ships to be used in combat. The museum is located in the former engine house of the Monitor and contains artifacts, models, and images of the Monitor and its crew. Visitors can explore the museum's collection of artifacts, including the ship's anchor, engine parts, and a replica of the ship's wheel.

The museum also houses a full-scale replica of the Monitor's turret, which visitors can climb into to get a better view of the ship's interior. The museum also contains a theater where visitors can watch a short film about the ship's history and its crew. The museum also offers educational programs for children, such as lectures and hands-on activities.

The museum is open to the public for self-guided tours and is open throughout the year. The museum also hosts special events, such as lectures and special exhibits. The museum is run by the non-profit organization Friends of the Monitor, which is dedicated to preserving the history of the Monitor and educating the public about its significance.

GREENPOINT MONITER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BROOKLYN NY. US MID #8403600301

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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• telephone: 7183832637
• website: http://www.greenpointmonitormuseum.org

GREENPOINT MONITER MUSEUM
1101 LORIMER ST
BROOKLYN
NY
11222

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